The Right to Disconnect
The Right to Disconnect LISA QUINN O'FLAHERTY Solicitor Fitzsimons Redmond Ready access to technology, coupled with the steep rise in remote and hybrid work, has allowed the lines between work life and home life to become blurred. Many workers will check in on emails and take calls outside of their usual working hours. While flexibility from both employees and employers is particularly appreciated in times of crisis, an expectation to be always available can lead to stress and burn-out for employees. …
Reporting Covid-19 risks. Is your business ready?
Reporting Covid-19 risks. Is your business ready? ANDY TILLEARD EHS Consultant EazySAFE As the Covid-19 pandemic bites deeper, some workers are understandably becoming concerned about how their employer implements government Covid-19 guidelines. They may hold a different view from their employer on how their workplace should be kept/made safe.They may see shortcomingsin how safety procedures are being put in place, and how they are implemented in practice. They may feel unsafe in the workplace. Workers know that their employer is balancing not only the health and…
Safety Tips for Winter Driving
We all know that you will never regret being prepared for anything, winter driving is no different. Be sure that you and your vehicle are ready for anything this time of the year with these safety tips for winter driving.
Food Safety in the Home
Food Safety in the Home GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE One of the positive aspects of COVID 19 is that many of us have found a love of cooking or baking. Suddenly, we have more time to experiment and try out new recipes. For the most part, take aways have been closed and our favourite restaurants shut up shop when the lock down began. All this cooking and baking has led to a shortage…
COVID-19 Interview Series: The Future of the Construction Industry
COVID-19 Series: The Future of Safety in the Construction Industry Hi Vincent, thanks for joining us today and practicing safe social-distancing for this virtual interview! We’re in to week 6 of isolating and remote working during a global pandemic and the Irish government are hopeful we’ve flattened the curve. Although we do need to maintain social distancing and restrictions, this is positive news and great to hear! There’s talk about sites coming back live in…
Working from home, during the COVID 19 Pandemic and into the future
Working from home: During the COVID 19 Pandemic and Into the Future GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE As I write this, we are in the second week of our schools and business being closed and ironically, I am writing this article from my own home office, while my significant other takes his turn to watch our three children! No one could have foreseen these drastic but necessary measures that would come into place on…
Air Quality in the Workplace and the Impact on Worker Well-being
Air Quality in the Workplace and the Impact on Worker Well-being GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE “Clean air is considered to be a basic requirement of human health and well-being. However, air pollution continues to pose a significant threat to health worldwide.” (WHO 2005) Believe it or not, the quality of the air in your office area is extremely important. When we think about air pollutants, we usually think about those found outside whether in…
Injured and Disabled Employees: Getting them back to work
Injured and Disabled Employees: Getting them back to work TONY MANGAN EHS Consultant EazySAFE Have you ever thought you could break a leg or arm on a skiing holiday or falling down the stairs? How about becoming more disabled? Perhaps a stroke? You could acquire a debilitating progressive disease like Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson. Or maybe this has happened to one of your employees. And then again, not all disabilities are obvious; mental health issues,…